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I Lost My Certificate and Need a Copy (click to find out how to get a copy)

PLEASE NOTE: The 2008 Procedural Guidelines for MHRT/C certification have been updated to reflect approved courses and degree programs for Vocational Aspects of Disability. This list of approved courses and programs is effective as of January 1, 2009. Please see Appendix A, Appendix B, and Appendix C for details.

With the implementation of this requirement, it is understandable that students who complete their final course(s) or degree for full MHRT/C certification in December of 2008 have faced some challenges in submitting documentation (transcripts, degrees, etc) to the Muskie School’s Center for Learning by the January 1^st deadline. 

Recognizing the challenge of submitting paperwork by the January 1^st deadline, OAMHS has made the following decision:

All students who complete their final MHRT/C course(s) or degree from an approved academic provider in December 2008 will be given an extension until February 1, 2009 to submit documentation (copies of official transcripts, diplomas, etc) of their completed course(s) to the Center for Learning for full MHRT/C certification. As a result, students should have sufficient time to access copies of their transcripts or diplomas that verify their completion of the course(s)/degree for MHRT/C certification.

Please note that this extension to submit paperwork applies only to those who are completing their final course(s) or degree required for full MHRT/C certification in December 2008. Other extensions will not be granted. 

You can learn about the new Vocational Aspects of Disability competencies and requirements by clicking on either of the following two links:

Vocational Aspects in Word Format                    Vocational Aspects in Adobe PDF Format
 

MHRT/C GUIDELINES UPDATED:  The MHRT/C Guidelines have been updated ,as of May 2008, to reflect these changes and the new MHRT/CSP certification required for Crisis Support Professionals.

Downloadable 2008 MHRT/Community Guidelines:

2008 Guidelines in Adobe Acrobat format (require Adobe Reader)         2008 Guidelines in MS Word format

Or click on the Community Guidelines Link to review the guidelines online.

Trainer and Curriculum Standards for Non-Academic MHRT/C Certification:

The Trainer and Curriculum Standards for Non-Academic Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) Certification have been updated as of September, 2008. Please read the introduction of the Standards for a summary of significant changes.  It is available in Adobe Acrobat format.

Should you have difficulty with the above links, you may request a packet via, email or call (207) 626-5280.  Please provide your mailing address and a daytime phone number in case we need to contact you.  Please explain the problem you had with our website so we can address it.  The packet can also be emailed to you in either Word or Adobe formats.

Before sending the Center for Learning an email with your question in regards to certification, please be sure to read both the MHRT/Community Guidelines and the MHRT/Community FAQ's.  These two documents will answer most questions.

Classes/Trainings for MHRT I or MHRT/C certification:  At this point in time, the Center for Learning does not offer any of the courses/training required for certification.  We only oversee the certification programs.  Please see either the MHRT I Resources page or Appendix A in the Community Guidelines to identify where you can take the necessary courses/trainings.

HOW TO REQUEST A NEW COPY OF YOUR LOST CERTIFICATE

If you have misplaced/lost your MHRT certificate, you may request a copy of your certificate from the Center for Learning, UNLESS your certificate was issued by one of the following:

• The University of Maine at Augusta
• University of Southern Maine's Graduate School MHRT program

If your certificate was issued by one of the above, you need to contact that institute directly.

For all others, you may submit your request for a new copy of your MHRT certificate in writing to the Center for Learning.  We can only release a copy of your records directly to you and not to any other party.  In the request we need the following:

• Your name as it appears on the certificate
• The approximate date you received your certificate
• The address or fax number to send the copy to at your attention

This request may be faxed, emailed or mailed to:

The Center for Learning
Attn: Scott Bernier
45 Commerce Dr., STE 11
Augusta, ME  04330
Fax: (207) 626-5022
Email: sbernier@usm.maine.edu

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